2027 Rose Garden Party Fundraising

The City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department is seeking qualified firms to provide comprehensive fundraising, sponsorship acquisition, and donor‑management services for its 2027 Rose Garden Party. The contract will be a single‑fixed‑price award covering all activities from initial sponsor outreach through post‑event donor reporting. The event is scheduled to run from late October to early December 2026, so the work will span roughly six weeks. The selected vendor must develop a fundraising strategy, secure corporate and private sponsors, manage donor databases, and produce final impact reports. The opportunity is posted as an RFx (sell event) and only one bid is allowed. • Scope: Full‑service fundraising and sponsorship management for a high‑profile city event. • Deliverables: Sponsorship prospect list, proposals, agreements, donor tracking system, regular status updates, and post‑event financial/reporting package. • Timeline: Work to commence after contract award and continue through the event (approximately 42 days). • Budget: Not disclosed; typical municipal fundraising consulting contracts range from $150k‑$300k. • Submission: No explicit deadline or pre‑bid meeting; interested firms must contact Erin Talevi for clarification.